University of Central Arkansas Director of Athletics, Dr. Brad Teague, was recently selected by the Conway Corporation Board of Directors to serve a seven-year term, which began on May 8, 2015. “It's an honor to serve Conway Corporation, which has contributed greatly to our community since the 1920s,” Teague said. “It is a large reason why Conway has thrived over time.” Conway Corporation … [Read more...]
Carolyn Ishee is new director of planned giving
Carolyn Floyd Ishee has been named the new director of planned giving for the University of Central Arkansas. Ishee, who most recently served UCA as a major gifts officer, has more than 25 years of experience in higher education advancement work, including 17 years at UCA where, in addition to fundraising, she also served as director of alumni and special programs in the late 1980’s. The … [Read more...]
‘Fiddler’ sells out opening night
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s sold out for the opening night of Fiddler on the Roof in Reynolds Performance Hall on Wednesday, June 10. Fiddler is being performed on the Reynolds stage in the intimate “in-the-round” configuration, allowing the audience to be as close to the action as possible. “We've set the production in the round with audience on all four sides of the action to include … [Read more...]
UCA 2015 Service Excellence Award Winners Named
Dr. Monika Alston-Miller of the department of communication won the Teaching Excellence Award and the Public Service Award at the 62nd Annual Service Awards Ceremony. Alston-Miller is the first person in UCA history to win both awards in the same academic year. The Service Awards Ceremony is held to honor and recognize UCA faculty and staff in a special campus presentation. Alston-Miller is … [Read more...]
Demolition crew of dignitaries crash a wall at McCastlain Hall
One-by-one, officials and dignitaries at the University of Central Arkansas took a swing at a wall in McCastlain Hall in today’s Wall Crashing event commemorating the start of renovations to the historic building. Taking the first swing, Stacy Hurst, director of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, led the group of 10 that also included President Tom Courtway, UCA Board of Trustees Chair Brad … [Read more...]
First Impressions Tour assessment in Clarksville completed
The Center for Community and Economic Development at the University of Central Arkansas presented an assessment report based on a First Impressions Tour recently completed in Clarksville, Arkansas. Over the past several months, the Center has worked in Clarksville to assess the physical, social and economic infrastructure of the community from the perspective of an individual completely new to … [Read more...]
‘Wall Crashing’ event
CONWAY—Donning hard hats and wielding sledgehammers, University of Central Arkansas officials will topple a wall to commemorate the start of renovations to the historic McCastlain Hall on the campus. This “Wall Crashing” event is 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 in the McCastlain Hall Ballroom. The event commemorates the start of renovation projects at McCastlain Hall that will be funded by grants … [Read more...]
New Admissions Director comes to UCA
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas welcomes Courtney Mullen as the new director of the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services. Mullen comes to UCA from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville where she spent nearly seven years in the recruitment and admissions sector. “The University of Central Arkansas has an opportunity to spark excitement within prospective students regarding … [Read more...]
UCA receives Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation grant
CONWAY—The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) announced its continued support of the Center for Community and Economic Development at the University of Central Arkansas through a three-year Rural Community and Economic Development Grant for $84,000. This funding is intended to support the Center’s efforts to assist municipal and nonprofit leaders build regional connections and to provide … [Read more...]
Professor joins Arkansas Trucking Association Board of Directors
CONWAY—Dr. Doug Voss, associate professor of logistics and supply chain management, will serve on the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) Board of Directors. Voss was elected to the 21-member board during the ATA annual conference. He will serve a one-year, renewable term. He will also continue serving on the 40 Under 40 Council with ATA. In 2010, he was a member of the inaugural class of the … [Read more...]
